Basic Geriatric Nursing 7th Edition Williams Test Bank
Chapter 09: Meeting Safety Needs of Older Adults
Williams: Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. An older adult man has been diagnosed as having diminished depth perception. What does
the nurse expect him to have difficulty with in his everyday activities?
a. Judging the height of steps.
b. Reading small print on food labels.
c. Reading street signs.
d. Seeing in dim light.
ANS: A
2. The home health nurse is assessing the home environment of an 85-year-old patient with
Parkinson disease. What symptom of Parkinson disease makes the patient at an increased
risk of falls?
a. Postural hypotension
b. Cognitive changes
c. Altered vision
d. Altered gait
ANS: D
3. In order to decrease fall risk due to orthostatic hypotension, what advice should be given to
an older adult who is takingNmedication
RSINGT for hypertension?
B.C
a. Ambulate with a walker. U OM
b. Avoid hot baths.
c. Avoid climbing stairs.
d. Sit on the side of the bed for a moment before ambulation.
ANS: D
4. What is a common reason that an older adult may deny that he has fallen?
a. Fear that he will fall again
b. Fear of being hospitalized for treatment
c. Afraid of being seen as frail and dependent
d. Fear of being considered clumsy
ANS: C
5. Why is it important for the home health nurse to interview an 82-year-old patient following
the patient’s fall in the home?
a. So that the incident can be reflected in the home health nurse’s documentation
b. To help the patient gain insight into the cause of the fall
c. In order to guarantee no further falls
d. To collect data for research purposes
ANS: B
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6. What is the primary focus of a fall prevention program in a long-term care facility?
a. Improving balance
b. Improving muscle mass
c. Improving circulation
d. Increase in the knowledge base about falls
ANS: A
7. The daughter of an 80-year-old woman asks the home health nurse for advice in selecting a
cane for her mother, who has an unsteady gait. What cane would be a poor choice?
a. Wooden cane with a rubber tip
b. Four-footed cane with a rubber grip
c. Clear acrylic cane with a nonslip tip
d. Colorful carved cane with a wooden tip
ANS: D
8. Why does the home health nurse give his 90-year-old patient a framed poster that says “We
need each other.”?
a. Insure that the patient will take care not to fall.
b. Remind the patient to ask for assistance when needed.
c. Encourage the patient to take pride in his independence.
d. Reinforce that the patient should not attempt any activity without help.
ANS: B
9. What does the nurse hope to achieve by teaching tai chi daily in the long-term care facility?
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a. Stimulate intellectual activity
b. Encourage interaction
c. Improve coordination
d. Demonstrate cultural awareness
ANS: C
10. The home health nurse conducts a safety assessment in a patient’s home. Which of the
following would be identified as a fire hazard?
a. Baking soda near the stovetop
b. A smoke detector in the kitchen
c. Multiple appliances plugged into one outlet
d. A metal container for cigarettes
ANS: C
11. What would be an appropriate suggestion for an 80-year-old woman who recently placed a
deadbolt lock on her door?
a. Keep the door securely locked.
b. Apply similar locks on the windows.
c. Leave the door unlocked, with the key in place.
d. Replace the lock with a security chain.
ANS: C
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Chapter 09: Meeting Safety Needs of Older Adults
Williams: Basic Geriatric Nursing, 7th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. An older adult man has been diagnosed as having diminished depth perception. What does
the nurse expect him to have difficulty with in his everyday activities?
a. Judging the height of steps.
b. Reading small print on food labels.
c. Reading street signs.
d. Seeing in dim light.
ANS: A
2. The home health nurse is assessing the home environment of an 85-year-old patient with
Parkinson disease. What symptom of Parkinson disease makes the patient at an increased
risk of falls?
a. Postural hypotension
b. Cognitive changes
c. Altered vision
d. Altered gait
ANS: D
3. In order to decrease fall risk due to orthostatic hypotension, what advice should be given to
an older adult who is takingNmedication
RSINGT for hypertension?
B.C
a. Ambulate with a walker. U OM
b. Avoid hot baths.
c. Avoid climbing stairs.
d. Sit on the side of the bed for a moment before ambulation.
ANS: D
4. What is a common reason that an older adult may deny that he has fallen?
a. Fear that he will fall again
b. Fear of being hospitalized for treatment
c. Afraid of being seen as frail and dependent
d. Fear of being considered clumsy
ANS: C
5. Why is it important for the home health nurse to interview an 82-year-old patient following
the patient’s fall in the home?
a. So that the incident can be reflected in the home health nurse’s documentation
b. To help the patient gain insight into the cause of the fall
c. In order to guarantee no further falls
d. To collect data for research purposes
ANS: B
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6. What is the primary focus of a fall prevention program in a long-term care facility?
a. Improving balance
b. Improving muscle mass
c. Improving circulation
d. Increase in the knowledge base about falls
ANS: A
7. The daughter of an 80-year-old woman asks the home health nurse for advice in selecting a
cane for her mother, who has an unsteady gait. What cane would be a poor choice?
a. Wooden cane with a rubber tip
b. Four-footed cane with a rubber grip
c. Clear acrylic cane with a nonslip tip
d. Colorful carved cane with a wooden tip
ANS: D
8. Why does the home health nurse give his 90-year-old patient a framed poster that says “We
need each other.”?
a. Insure that the patient will take care not to fall.
b. Remind the patient to ask for assistance when needed.
c. Encourage the patient to take pride in his independence.
d. Reinforce that the patient should not attempt any activity without help.
ANS: B
9. What does the nurse hope to achieve by teaching tai chi daily in the long-term care facility?
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a. Stimulate intellectual activity
b. Encourage interaction
c. Improve coordination
d. Demonstrate cultural awareness
ANS: C
10. The home health nurse conducts a safety assessment in a patient’s home. Which of the
following would be identified as a fire hazard?
a. Baking soda near the stovetop
b. A smoke detector in the kitchen
c. Multiple appliances plugged into one outlet
d. A metal container for cigarettes
ANS: C
11. What would be an appropriate suggestion for an 80-year-old woman who recently placed a
deadbolt lock on her door?
a. Keep the door securely locked.
b. Apply similar locks on the windows.
c. Leave the door unlocked, with the key in place.
d. Replace the lock with a security chain.
ANS: C
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